Autism Spectrum

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:25:29 +0000

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Autism spectrum disorder is called that for a reason. There's a huge range of experiences that fall under the diagnosis. So here’s what we know today about the entire spectrum of autism—where it comes from, how to recognize it, and how it's treated.

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